"Blessed are the peacemakers:for they shall be called the children of God" (Matt. 5:9).

Observe that it is not those who live in peace, walk in peace, or keep peace, that are crowned with
the divine blessing, but those who make peace. Some who have a peaceable nature are the least
qualified to make peace, and are in danger of being unfaithful for the sake of peace. The
peacemaker must be impartial; he must see that mercy and truth meet together, that righteousness
and peace kiss each other (Psa. 85:10).

Time must be given for God to work:peace cannot be forced. But wherever there is the smallest
possibility, consistent with the holiness and truth of God, of bringing peace into a scene of
conflict, the Christian should count upon God for guidance and help in bringing peace.

Divine preparation for becoming a peacemaker is found in the preceding beatitude:"Blessed are
the pure in heart:for they shall see God." The pure in heart are at peace with God through the
precious blood of Christ. Cleansed from all sin–whiter than snow– they see God, and have
learned much in the divine presence that fits them for peacemaking. He who walks with God lives
in the spirit of self-judgment and judges all that belongs to himself naturally. He thereby gains
complete control over his own spirit, temper, words, and ways. The pure heart is a peaceful heart,
loves peace, and earnestly desires the peace and happiness of others.